CENTENNIAL NEWS

Centennial UMC Charge Conference: A duly called Church Conference will be at 7:00pm on May 15th. This will be a hybrid meeting. All may join the meeting in person at the Roseville Campus or via zoom. Per the book of Discipline, all attendees have voice at the Church Conference, all members of Centennial have voice and vote. A video with further information about the Church Conference is forthcoming. Updates will always be posted on the “Financial Updates” page under “About” on the Centennial Website or you can CLICK HERE.

Save the Date - UWF: Wondering how to safely dispose of your old tax and confidential papers?  Centennial’s United Women in Faith will host a drive-thru paper shredding event in our Church parking lot on Saturday, October 4, 2025  from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. to securely shred your documents! Donations support missions that empower women & support families in marginalized communities. Every paper shredded is a step towards a cleaner, healthier Earth for all! Questions: contact Janet Folsom 612-396-9654. ALSO at the same time on Saturday and again on Sunday UWF will be collecting good clean clothing and household items you want to recycle and give to Alley Shoppe, the free Clothes Closet for the east side of St Paul.   Drive by and drop off in the Church parking lot from 8:30 – 10:30 am on Saturday and Sunday, October 4 & 5, 2025.  Questions: contact Pauline Richards 651-324-4655

Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie |  dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.

Office Volunteer Sign-up: Can you help us cover the Roseville front office desk? Volunteers will be answering phones and helping with light office work as needed (details and instructions provided). [CLICK HERE] to sign up!

Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net

Garden Team Help: Friday, May 16th, 9:30am, Roseville Campus. If anyone would like to help with planting annuals in our Roseville campus church gardens, we will be planting on May 16th. If you are interested in helping during the summer on garden maintenance, please contact Norm or Kathy Nelson at nknelsonnb@gmail.com or sign up at the connection point.

UWF - Circles: Circles will meet in Linden Court. For more information contact the chairs.
Ruth Circle, Wednesday, May 14th, 6:30pm. Chair Diane Anderson 651.398.5904
Martha/Mary Circle, Thursday, May 15th, 1:30pm. Chair Nancy Jacob 651.238.7119
Sarah Circle, Tuesday, May 20th, 9:30am. Chair Mim Heggerston 763.528.3689

Just Like Me VBS 2025: Join us from 5-8pm on Wednesday evenings, July 9 to August 6 for “Just Like Me: Digging in and growing deep”, Centennial UMC’s summer Vacation Bible school. Over the course of these 5 Wednesdays, kids will be introduced to a cast of neighborhood Gardeners who will help them explore Biblical stories of people who were able to change things for the better. Kids will practice sharing what they have, finding their community, and using their voice for others. REGISTER HERE

Bible Study - Roseville Campus: Wednesdays, 6pm, Asbury 1. *no meeting November 27th. This fall we will be starting in the book of Romans. Contact Mark Meyer for more information: m1meyer@protonmail.com

Bible Study - Virtual: Tuesdays, 1:30pm, zoom. This is a great option for folks who are having a hard time leaving home and feeling disconnected from their church family.  Let us dive into Scripture together, hold each other in prayer, and experience life giving connection. Contact Pastor Whitney Sheridan for more information: wsheridan@centennialumc.org

Bible Study at St. Anthony Park: Sundays 9:30am before worship, in the fellowship hall downstairs. | St. Anthony Park campus |  Questions contact Alan O'Donnell, arodonnell@hotmail.com.

Interfaith Action Annual Assembly: Thursday, May 22nd, 6:30-7:30pm, Corpus Christi Catholic Church. All IFA member faith communities and wisdom gatherings are invited to send delegates to hear program and agency updates, celebrate recognitions, and elect the incoming board member for the coming year.  In addition, we will have the opportunity for member faith communities/wisdom gatherings to sign up for tours of the new IFA headquarters and Project home location at 1010 Bandana Boulevard! REGISTER HERE. If you are unsure if your faith community’s membership is up to date or if you have any questions, please contact Rachel Morey, 651.661.9350.

Event Planning Opportunity!: Are you interested in opportunities to make real positive impact in our communities and foster meaningful connections?  Both Miracle Moments and Ignite Your Heart are looking for passionate individuals to help plan and organize their respective events.  Both ministries foster more connected, compassionate and just communities.  Please contact Raquel Maas of Miracle Moments at raquelmchurch@gmail.com or Pamela Isham of Ignite Your Heart at pdisham@gmail.com  It’s an overwhelming time; we are stronger together.

Worship at Roseville Campus is at 9:00am  |  Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan

Current Sermon Series - Heart Breaker, Dream Maker: May 18th-June 1st. This series will seek to help companion our congregation in acknowledging the grief, uncertainty, and loss we might feel, while also pointing to all the ways God provides vision and hope for the future. Starting in the Old Testament we will remember the stories of the Israelites being on the move, and against their will with the fall of the Temple and exile into Babylon. And yet, God’s not done stirring up dreams for the future. Later in the New Testament we will focus on Jesus’ heartbreak for the struggles of humanity, encouraging us to lean into our call to compassion for those who suffer in the world and connect our calling into God’s dream- to bring healing and hope to those who suffer.

Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of a star, Star Words are spiritual focus words often distributed to congregations on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. [SIGN UP HERE] to receive prompts weekly for the year of 2025. If you did not receive a star word on January 5th and would like one email Pastor Jen | janderson@centennialumc.org  
or Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org

Art on Display: We are pleased that Centennial member and high school senior, AJ Tong, has agreed to share his art with us. View the originals at Roseville’s Linden Court. View prints of his art at St. Anthony Park. These are drawings and paintings, although they look like photographs! If you are interested in joining the Fine Arts Team to plan and hang art displays, contact Tammy Nara. We plan to change the display again in June.

Download the Centennial App!: A new way to connect with groups, find events, watch past worship services, and give all in once place. Look up Centennial UMC in the apple or android app store! [CLICK HERE]